Wallabies 2021

[TSR]

If he is already in lock-down/isolation as above then it shouldn’t make a difference, should it?

 

[Drew]

The Samu they are referring to is the Kerevi version. Interesting nonetheless!

Ahhh. Thanks. Haven’t been on here for a bit and didn’t go back far enough to see it was Samu K and not P Samu. My mistake.

 

[wamberal]

If he is already in lock-down/isolation as above then it shouldn’t make a difference, should it?

Do we know where he is??? If he is in Perth okay, if he is not in Perth, how will he get there. Qld is going to be in lockdown for a while now, I am pretty sure.

 

[Members Section]

What was the feedback on Samu playing 7s - unfortunately I didn’t get to watch any of the games.

Kerevi has already proven at test level he can bust through even the best defenders with his size and power. His problems have always been around his passing decisions/ball retention and his defensive decision making.

I’d assume he would have had to really improve in both those areas to make the 7s squad. What is the wider view?

I thought he was one of our better players, on socials looks like he is in isolation in Sydney. Because he is in hotel quarantine he will be allowed to leave & go into any state regardless of border restrictions after his 14 days. You would think that if Rennie wants him he would meet the squad in Perth.

Obvs QC (Quade Cooper) counts as a 60+ so Rennie could pick Kerevi, QC (Quade Cooper) & Duncan in the same 23. If any Kerevi or Duncan sign a future RA contract they would then fall under the same rule as Nic White at the RWC19

 

[Adam84]

I think the Giteau rule is just an arbitrary requirement that they can move and bend to suit their needs, i wouldn’t worry about qualification criteria. If Rennie wants him he will get him(assuming he is available).

 

[rodha]

I don't think centre is our big issue. I'd want a lock and a LHP to back up Slipper before I wanted Kerevi back.

The Wallabies biggest issue by far is in the centres. They aren't really getting direction in attack or defense - nor do they have someone like Kerevi that can reliably straighten and make solid metres.

 

[Joe Blow]

Has he learned about passing the pill yet? If he has, SIGN HIM NOW!!

Stick him at 13 and cut him out if you want to go wide. That could be one heck of a backline. Koreibete and Vunivalu will be right on his coat tails.

10. JOC (James O'Connor)
11. Koreibete
12. Paisami
13. Kerevi
14. Vunivalu
15. Petaia

 

[Jets]

The Wallabies biggest issue by far is in the centres. They aren't really getting direction in attack or defense - nor do they have someone like Kerevi that can reliably straighten and make solid metres.

In my opinion they need some quality locks and another prop. Let they guys who will be there long term develop.

In saying that I wouldn't say no to Kerevi, I just wouldn't pin my hopes on him.

 

[upthereds#!]

In my opinion they need some quality locks and another prop. Let they guys who will be there long term develop.

In saying that I wouldn't say no to Kerevi, I just wouldn't pin my hopes on him.

Where would you say our weakness in prop is? I think our depth chart is actually quite strong at prop

LHP Slipper>Bell>Sio>Robertson>Orr
THP Tupou>Ala'alatoa>Pone>Holmes>HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes)

 

[Jets]

Bell gets dicked at scrum time, I want him in the squad and to be training against Tupou, but I want our back up behind Slipper not to be a risk at scrum time. I'm hopeful Sio and Robertson can deliver that, but we'll see.

 

[upthereds#!]

Bell gets dicked at scrum time, I want him in the squad and to be training against Tupou, but I want our back up behind Slipper not to be a risk at scrum time. I'm hopeful Sio and Robertson can deliver that, but we'll see.

I think Sio is an great LHP and more hten able to handle his own at an international level. He may not excel there but warrants selection there. I don't think the NZ TH's are their strong point, but I would be more comfortable having Sio scrumming against the SA contingent.

 

[Derpus]

I think Sio is an great LHP and more hten able to handle his own at an international level. He may not excel there but warrants selection there. I don't think the NZ TH's are their strong point, but I would be more comfortable having Sio scrumming against the SA contingent.

Sio has been pants lately

 

[Braveheart81]

Seems pretty unlikely Rennie wouldn't be thinking that his top 4 props are even clearer after the French series. I can't imagine he wouldn't be happy with any of them.

Bell is progressing very well.

 

[Wilson]

Issue is really that 3rd string tight head. There is some potential there but I don't think any of our options are quite ready to step up to test match level. Particularly exacerbated by the weakness at hooker and the fact that Tupou and Ala'alatoa are two of our best and most important players.

 

[TSR]

Yeah, but to Rodha’s point is our third string prop(s) a bigger issue than our starting centres?

 

[Jets]

I like Paisami and Ikitau in the centres and think Petaia still has lots to add, wont be surprise to see him back as our first choice 13 by the end of the year. The French didn't beat us thought the centre channels.

 

[TSR]

I like Paisami and Ikitau in the centres and think Petaia still has lots to add, wont be surprise to see him back as our first choice 13 by the end of the year. The French didn't beat us thought the centre channels.

I don’t mind them either, although we did lack penetration and the French centres definitely had a lot more impact in the first two games than ours did. But I think they will improve with time as will Lolesio. As will, hopefully, our kicking game, our breakdown effectiveness, our support play and all the little bits and pieces which make a difference at that level.

I do think an observation that our centres impact is bigger then the standard of our third string props is a fair assessment.

 

[Brumby Runner]

I don’t mind them either, although we did lack penetration and the French centres definitely had a lot more impact in the first two games than ours did. But I think they will improve with time as will Lolesio. As will, hopefully, our kicking game, our breakdown effectiveness, our support play and all the little bits and pieces which make a difference at that level.

I do think an observation that our centres impact is bigger then the standard of our third string props is a fair assessment.

Is that what we employ a coach for? General improvement over all of those areas ought to see Rennie appointed for life.

 

[wamberal]

Issue is really that 3rd string tight head. There is some potential there but I don't think any of our options are quite ready to step up to test match level. Particularly exacerbated by the weakness at hooker and the fact that Tupou and Ala'alatoa are two of our best and most important players.

Pone Fa'aumasili is built like Andrew Sheridan, he caused us a lot of grief. Here's hoping.

 

[Tomikin]

Issue is really that 3rd string tight head. There is some potential there but I don't think any of our options are quite ready to step up to test match level. Particularly exacerbated by the weakness at hooker and the fact that Tupou and Ala'alatoa are two of our best and most important players.

Its also really about getting probably Pone some experience or who ever is 3rd in line.. Hopefully next few years he pressures AAA and Tupou..